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DECEMBER 26, 2016

What many have spent the last 12 months calling the “year of virtual reality” is about to come to an end. ” However, as far as virtual reality is concerned, things have been going quite well. In 2016, virtual reality officially arrived. It is a holiday after all.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations. The mystery of Virtual Reality support on Xbox continues with a new chapter of the saga.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2020

Sony invests $250M in Epic Games. Sony has announced that it has made a big investment of $250M in Epic Games through one of its subsidiaries. The investment gives Sony a minority stake in Epic that now is evaluated at more than $17B. And Sony for sure wants to have a stake in the metaverse. Top news of the week.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some of the biggest names in the business are teaming up to secure the future of virtual reality. Google, Sony, Oculus, Samsung, Acer and HTC have combined their efforts in order to create a healthy and equal industry for virtual reality hardware and software to develop and expand.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 22, 2022

Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Sony, and other tech giants have formed a group designed to ensure interoperability in the metaverse. Notably absent from this list of heavyweights is Apple, a company heavily rumored to be working on its own mixed reality products. Read more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

This Monday, leaks in a Twitter post by IT Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed a potential 2023 release window for the upcoming PlayStation virtual reality (PSVR) 2 headset. Sony may launch it in 1Q23, depending on the development schedule of PS VR2 game titles. million units for the second half of 2022. (1/5). 1/5). (1/5).

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Hot on the heels of Avengers: Damage Control , the next experience heading to VR attraction The VOID is Jumanji: Reverse the Curse , made in collaboration with the Sony Pictures Virtual Reality group. The title will come to select VOID locations starting on November 27th. Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Sony has officially announced that John Kodera has stepped down as president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), making way for previous SIE deputy president Jim Ryan to take the position. Like Kodera before him, Ryan will report directly to Kenichiro Yoshida, president and CEO of Sony Corporation.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Hammersmith, London-based company has also partnered with some of the world’s biggest tech and media firms, including Apple, National Geographic, Google, Sony, Meta Platforms, Sky, IMAX, Intel, and many others. For Atlantic Productions, its venture into virtual reality (VR) filmmaking has gained over 3.2

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

© Sony Virtual reality (VR) performances are quickly becoming the norm for live events, music concerts, and festivals (despite some unfortunate news coming from Wave earlier this week regarding their VR app). While she stood in a studio in her virtual reality suit, Beer gave her fans the appearance of a live concert.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 1, 2020

million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), something the group says will allow them to build full-body haptic and force feedback tech for VR and robotics. SEE ALSO Sony Patent Reveals VR Controller Design Seemingly Inspired by Valve Index.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

A large adoption rate for augmented and virtual reality in 2020 has broadened the audience and age groups interested in the latest technologies. One of the biggest international events dedicated to the augmented and virtual reality will take place at the beginning of September in Chengdu Financial City in Sichuan, China.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

China and the United States are major players in the virtual reality industry, but certainly aren’t the only ones coming to the table and investing a lot of time and money into immersive tech. The group is looking to raise investment.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 20, 2021

But hey, let me play this game anyway, so here you are my predictions for virtual reality in 2021 based on the trends and the anticipations that we had at the end of 2020! Also, the awareness has grown , because every gamer knew about Alyx, and so about virtual reality.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 13, 2017

Just like any other VR headset, Sony’s PlayStation VR (PSVR) leaves plenty of room for improvement, and the company’s R&D division has a few ideas on where to take it on both a software and hardware level. You can see it below, the clip starts at around 43:20.

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AllThingsVR

JUNE 28, 2016

Sony Pictures & Twitter Dive Into VR Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is neck-deep in virtual reality with its PlayStation VR device, but what about other subsidiaries of the larger Sony Corp? Read more on UploadVR.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Dispelling Common VR Myths and Misconceptions Despite the relatively widespread acceptance and use of virtual reality technology, there are still some myths and misconceptions that surround it. The Park Playground’s Vindevogel adds that virtual reality will increasingly grow to become a part of our daily lives. “

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Road to VR

JUNE 13, 2017

One of the bigger announcements from Sony’s E3 briefing last night was the announcement of Skyrim VR only for PlayStation VR. So, learning that Bethesda was working on an official virtual reality release at yesterday’s Sony E3 briefing was likely music to many VR enthusiast’s ears.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You can access it at this link: [link] ) Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft kills Windows Mixed Reality Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on the Windows Mixed Reality platform , the one of the WMR headsets by Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung which were the first to introduce inside-out tracking in the VR ecosystem.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 21, 2020

So, here you are how I envision this 2020 in virtual reality! (I’ll PlayStation VR selling more than 5 million units until now has proven that console players like virtual reality. Too many people still don’t understand the potential of virtual reality. Me wearing the Oculus Quest. The reasons?

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AllThingsVR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

29-Year-Old Gamer Leaves Sony Behind to Bring Eye-Tracking to Virtual Reality Kojima, 29, is convinced the technology will become commonplace in VR devices. and Taizo Son, the younger brother of SoftBank Group Corp. Kojima, a former game producer at Sony, believes she’s one to two years ahead of the competition.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

There are so periods during the evolution of a tech with a certain group of leaders, who change over time. Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). At the end of this year or the beginning of the next one, Sony is going to launch its new gaming VR device, dubbed PSVR 2.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Two days ago I was reading an interesting editorial about PSVR 2 by Scott Hayden, and my mind started wandering about the current moment of virtual reality, the stasis we live in, and our expectations for the upcoming headset. PSVR 2 Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) I had big hopes for PSVR 2.

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VRScout

JANUARY 30, 2017

Virtual reality receives new categories as it takes center stage at this years awards for creative work in film, TV & VR. The Advanced Imaging Society and The VR Society have returned yet again for their annual honoring of this years biggest influencers in categories including creative filmmaking, television and virtual reality.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 8, 2016

As more headsets, software, and companies enter the virtual reality industry, more collaborations between different entities will take place. Multiple major companies are joining forces to create the GVRA or Global Virtual Reality Association. We’ll update on the GVRA’s movements as they’re made evident.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2017

A new report from Nielsen suggests that not only is public awareness of virtual reality at record levels, it’s nearly doubled year on year. Of that group, 69% were men, 31% were women. But just how much is VR on people’s radar? Nielsen’s ‘ U.S Image courtesy Nielsen. Image courtesy Nielsen.

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Upload VR

MARCH 15, 2023

The first affected group will be the recruiting team, with layoffs beginning this week, according to a note shared by Zuckerberg to Meta employees. This will be followed by layoffs and restructuring in tech groups in April and business groups in May. Zuckerberg posited that “it is still easier to build trust in person.”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 22, 2024

Disney Research, a group the firm uses to develop innovative emerging technologies, highlighted the device in a YouTube video this weekend. It appears that Disney is creating its omnidirectional product for use in its theme park attractions; however, with its incredible reach, the technology may find other homes.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 27, 2017

Utilize his legendary gadgets in Virtual Reality to unravel a plot that threatens the lives of Batman’s closest allies. From the warped minds of the team behind PS4 horror classic Until Dawn, comes Until Dawn: Rush of Blood – a virtual reality experience to strike fear into the hearts of every trigger-happy arcade shooter fan.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

Unity has already sent an email to all of us to say that the distribution of the Beta will start next month (July) and will be gradual starting from a small group of developers. Between the lines, he said that when VR games will be able to gain 10M users , then Xbox could be interested in going virtual.

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Hypergrid Business

JANUARY 25, 2023

AltspaceVR was a consumer-focused immersive space that could be accessed either via the desktop or through a virtual reality headset. Since its launch in 2016 , the platform has hosted big names and quickly became the go-to platform for virtual concerts, stand-up specials, and other metaverse happenings. million in 2022.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JANUARY 27, 2023

January is closing, and the extended reality (XR) landscape continues to evolve. Following last week’s theme of layoffs across the tech sector, this week continues the unemployment trend as influential groups reassess the space and US Courts aim at Google. Altspace VR is officially closing its doors on March 10, 2023.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

With high performance VR motion controllers right in the box, the system offers a highly immersive experience that lets you physically walk around a room-sized space while immersed in virtual reality. SEE ALSO Oculus Rift Review: Prologue to a New Reality. See the Meetup virtual reality topic page to find one close to you.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 26, 2023

Although, the CMA is blocking the deal because the group believes it represents a competition concern within the cloud gaming marketplace. Additionally, Microsoft is offering rival publishers Sony, Nintendo, and Nvidia a 10-year agreement to keep Call of Duty on each firm’s respective storefront to calm concerns.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 22, 2023

In November 2022, Japanese electronics giant Sony, purchased “Beyond Sports” to help create massive metaverse environments specifically for sporting events. In September 2022 , the Fox Corporation introduced mixed reality broadcasting tools into its NFL Sunday production set.

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VRScout

JANUARY 27, 2017

One of the leading theater groups in the United States, Regal Entertainment Group, is giving Los Angeles movie-goers a new kind of scare before they even take their seat. We are excited to partner with Sony and Fisherman Labs on this amazing VR experience at LA Live: A BARCO Innovation Center.”.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2021

I had the great pleasure to interview SVP of VR at Sony Pictures Jake Zim on his experience with developing, producing, and launching VR games inspired by Sony Pictures’ movies Spider-Man , Jumanji , Groundhog Day , and most recently, Zombieland. I oversee our virtual reality business. which is the movie studio.

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